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vaguely academic things to do to keep yourself entertained

go down a wikipedia research hole by clicking the first term you don’t understand

binge a crashcourse series end to end (personal recs: world history, history of science, big history, philosophy)

find free books on project gutenberg

download some western classics for free

borrow books and audiobooks from the libby app or borrowbox

start a commonplace book

take a khan academy course

browse MIT’s free online course materials

teach yourself to code

go on a google scholar essay dive

try the open access button to avoid some paywalls for academic media, or install unpaywall that does a similar thing

research the history of the place you where you live

tempt the wrath of the duolingo owl and learn a language

search for online streams of the local tv in your target language’s country and use as background noise for immersion points

print and scrapbook favourite poetry and literature quotes

improve your handwriting by doing handwriting exercises

learn philosophy with the philosophize this! podcast. actually just check out all the educational spotify podcasts there are many good ones

start a weekly club with friends to share new and interesting things you’ve learnt that week

clean and reorganise your study space, physical or digital

check out online museums

fave educational youtube channels that I adore: vsauce, crashcourse, smarter every day, kurzgesagt, school of life, tom scott, r. c. waldun, vsauce3, primer, mark rober, veritasium, asapSCIENCE, scishow, TED-ed

hopefully you’ll find something to enjoy! happy learning x

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Can we make medievalcore a thing?

Style

➳ richly colored earth or jewel-toned clothes made of heavy cotton and velvet

➳ tunics, trousers and tall riding boots

➳ leather waist belts and bracers

➳ lace-up bodices over billowy, off-shoulder blouses

➳ long flowing bell sleeves

➳ dramatic capes with hoods

➳ leather saddlebag-style purses

➳ absurdly long hair with intricate braids

➳ rosemary, lavender, patchouli and clove scents as perfume

Activities

➳ archery, horseback riding and fencing

➳ quiet time meditating/praying

➳ spend time doing a traditional activity like woodworking, fishing, writing, painting, jewelry making, leatherwork, baking, etc.

➳ listen to medieval-era or medieval-inspired music 

➳ getting super absorbed into medieval-themed games like mount & blade: warband, skyrim and assassin’s creed

➳ watching medieval-inspired movies and tv shows (you know the ones)

Food

➳ growing your own vegetables, baking your own bread, raising/hunting/butchering your own meat

➳ healthy, hearty meat and veggie stews

➳ dry, salted meats with bread and fruit

➳ mulled wine/mead paired with fresh fruit covered in sugar and aged cheese

➳ sweet custards, fruit tarts and fritters for dessert

Home Decor

➳ cedar, leather, or any autumn-scented candles

➳ king size beds with tall canopies, soft and warm blankets, fur-covered pillows

➳ medieval replica tapestries, ivy and small gargoyles as decór

➳ lanterns, tall candles in candlesticks, and fairy lights for lighting

➳ earthen-tone furniture, brown shiplap and brick on interior walls, wooden floors with plush rugs

➳ long wooden dining tables for friends and family to gather around

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Winter Wonderland Paradise

Source: Instagram

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Reblog if you wish cancer didn't exist.

Only a sick bastard wouldn’t reblog this.

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• HOW TO MAKE MOON WATER •

Moon Water cleanses people and objects of negative energy. The feminine energy of the moon is most powerful during a Full Moon.

Recipe:

Determine the date of the next Full Moon.

Choose your water from a clean, pure source, especially if you're going to be ingesting it.

Cleanse the ground by printing sage or salt to designate the space as sacred.

Place a covered glass container or a mason jar directly into the earth on a full moon where it will receive full moonlight.

Bring your water indoors before sunrise. 3 hours in the moonlight is plenty of time if you can't leave it overnight.

Do this for all 3 days of the Full Moon: the night before the official calendar date full moon, the "actual" Full Moon and the night after the Full Moon.

Store in a safe place. If you're going to drink the water, use it within the first two weeks if you've kept it covered.

I thank the moon and stars which give me their light when the sun is gone.

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I would want to do this with Nick Scratch. Reminds me of that scene where he and Brina are dancing to Chains of Love

just wanna get vaguely drunk and dance really badly with a girl and then we kiss and lay on the floor together and laugh

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CHAPTER TWO: How Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina Should Have Ended.

Nick took out another scroll and unrolled it on his table when he was back in his room.

He had gotten some ancient texts from the library for a conjuring spell. If this didn't work– no it had to. This was the only way.

There was a small knock on his door and glanced back as Prudence stepped in, holding the basket of dark, blood red roses that he'd asked her to retrieve from the woods.

"Are you sure you want to do this, Nicky?" she asked as she placed the basket of roses on the floor.

"I'm sure," Nick said.

"You really loved her–" Prudence began but Nick cut her off.

"And I still do."

He knew deep down that if it was him that had died, Sabrina would have done the exact same thing for him. He couldn't leave her just like that. Was she lost, was she cold, was she hurt? These sickening thoughts had plagued him ever since her death so much, that sleep had begun to escape him until his every thought was focused on getting her back.

He loved her too much to not at least try. It made him sick to his stomach to watch everyone else accept their grief and accept Sabrina dead.

He went over to Prudence and they both sat down across from each other. She lit one single candle and they joined hands as they began their summoning.

"Proserpinae, jnvocabo. Quem inferi intercedere invocabo! I call upon Persephone. I call upon the Queen of the Underworld to intercede!" Nick and Prudence chanted together.

"Proserpinae invocabo. Quem inferi intercedere invocabo! I call upon Persephone. I call upon the Queen of the Underworld to intercede!"

The candle flickered off and Nick found himself sitting in complete darkness.

"Prudence," he whispered.

The wind whistled and Nick stood up, his eyes desperately trying to adjust the darkness. Everything seemed colder now. It was as if the temperature had dropped a few degrees.

"Why have you summoned me boy?" a strong male voice asked.

"I summoned Persephone," Nick replied. "I summoned her on my behalf."

"Then, it is I, Hades, that you should have summoned. I know what your soul seeks," the voice said.

"Would you give me back Sabrina?" Nick asked.

"I will," Hades said. "But to test your true love, you too shall walk towards the same light Orpheus once walked and if you fail, Sabrina stays here just as Eurydice was made to stay."

Nick took a deep breath. "Where do I go?"

"Walk wherever you wish, the light will come and so shall your lover," Hades' voice faded away until Nick was left again in complete silence.

He started walking ahead. Could he trust Hades? Not one bit, but he was going to do everything he could to get Sabrina back.

As he walked, sure enough a white light had appeared before him. The only sound following his ears was the sound of his shoes.

The urge to look back was strong, but he kept walking.

"Hades lies," a voice whispered. "Sabrina isn't following you Nick. She never was."

"Don't believe me? Turn around and see for yourself Nick!" the voice taunted.

"Sabrina is in a cage in Hades' Hell. She is the bastard child of Lucifer and a cage is befitting for a Devil child!" the voice said, before cackling.

Nick continued to walk even though the voices angered him and urged him to turn around. He was stronger than this. He had to be for Spellman.

"Nick?"

He stopped walking and his heart began pounding against his chest. Sabrina's soft, ghostly voice filled his head.

"Nick, the voices are right. Hades is lying," she said.

Nick clenched his fists and continued to walk, ignoring Sabrina's voice that continued to echo behind him.

"Nick don't leave me!" Sabrina screamed. "Won't you give me one last kiss! Nick!" Sabrina screamed behind him.

Her voice broke him, but he wouldn't turn away now. He was stronger than this. He could do this.

The light loomed closer and he jumped into the blinding whiteness, before landing on the floorboards of his room.

Someone landed on top of him and he quickly stood up, wobbling to find his balance. His eyes adjusted and he turned around to find Sabrina lying on the floor behind him.

Her icy blonde hair stuck to her face with perspiration and her eyes were wild.

"Nick?" she whispered, tears filling her vision.

He went to her and cradled her body in his arms and she fit perfectly as if she was made just for him.

"Sabrina," he breathed, kissing her cold forehead.

"You came back for me, Nick." Her voice was small and her fingers were icy as she reached up to caress his cheek.

He smiled and kissed her lightly before breaking away. "I had to come back for you, Spellman."

"I was so scared Nick, " she whispered, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Shhh." Nick cradled her against him and rocked her back and forth. "You saved me from hell once before, Spellman. I wasn't going to leave you in Hades' realm. I'm always going to be here for you, babe."

She looked up at him and kissed his cheek. "I love you Nick."

"I love you too, Spellman," he said, hugging her closer.

There was no better feeling that having her in hs arms again and he wasn't going to let her go ever again.

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Gavin Leatherwood aka. NICK SCRATCH aka. OUR WARLOCK BOYFRIEND. 😍😍😍

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CHAPTER ONE: How Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina Should Have Ended.

Nick sat on the edge of his bed and took another swig from his bottle of Veuve Cliquot.

Drowning himself in alcohol felt so much better than dealing with the grief that he'd been feeling over loosing Sabrina.

Just thinking of her, her silky icy blonde hair and feel of it against his fingers. His arms felt a loss, because his Spellman wasn't laying in them.

More than grief, he felt a dark hatred toward himself for leaving Sabrina alone for so long when she needed him the most.

Everyone had blamed her for the way things ended up, but it wasn't all her fault. He could've helped her get through the shit she was experiencing, but now it was too late. She was gone and she wasn't coming back.

He took another sip from the bottle. This wasn't going to work. He couldn't live with the thought that she was gone. If only he could bring Spellman back.

Nick placed the glass bottle on the floor and stood up. There must have been something that he could've done and he knew exactly who to go to for help.

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I came because I'm worried about you Spellman - Nick Scratch, Part 4 eps.3

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Dark forests and fog? -for moodboard- (sorry if this doesn't make sense, I don't really know what a moodboard is)

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Color Magick

Ways you can use Color Magick

When choosing your outfit for the day

When picking out a candle for your spell and ritual

Candle Magick

Painting or Drawing

To add intention to your writing

Black

Symbolizes:

Grounding

Protection

Safety

Death

Underworld

Restriction 

Night

Magickal Uses:

Reversing

Uncrossing

Unhexing

Banishing 

Black Magick Repelling

Banishing negative energy

Releasing

Defense

Scrying

Hexing

Cursing

Protection

Wards off negativity

Spirit Contact

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

Death

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Saturn

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Saturday

Direction: North

Brown

Symbolizes:

Earth

Concentration

Construction

Stability

Animal

Magickal Uses:

House Blessing

Animal Magick

Pet Magick

Earth Magick

To influence Friendships

Element: Earth 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Scorpio

Capricorn

Direction: North 

Copper

Symbolizes:

Money

Fertility

Magickal Uses:

Business and financial success 

Money Drawing

Fertility 

Career Growth

Gold

Symbolizes:

Fortune

Abundance

Prosperity

Positivity  

Luxury

Health

Justice

Magickal Uses

Luck

Wealth

Good Health

Healing Spells

Solar Magick

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Sun

Week Day correspondence: Sunday

Direction: South

Grey

Symbolizes:

Loneliness

Lore

Knowledge

Wisdom

Transformation

Magickal Uses

Removes negative influences

Increases Knowledge

Inspires Transformation

Communication with the faerie realm

Vision Quests

Planet: Moon

Direction: West

White

Symbolizes:

Purity

Unity

Cleansing

Peace

Balance

Spirituality

Innocence

Truth

Divinity

Love

Calm

Unbiased Opinion

Forgiveness

Acceptance                                                                      

Magickal Uses:

Eliminates negative energy

Creates inner peace

Uncrossing

Consecration

Moon Magick

Protection

Cleanses

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Fool

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Moon

Pisces 

Associated Chakra: Crown 

Week Day correspondence: Monday

Direction: East

Silver

Symbolizes:

Stability

Intuition

Dreams

Communication

Magickal Uses:

Moon Magick

Astral Energy

Telepathy

Clairvoyance

Psychic Awareness

Meditation

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Moon

Week Day correspondence: Monday

Direction: East 

Green

Symbolizes:

Prosperity

Money

Abundance

Healing

Growth

Luck

Faeries

Hope

Rebirth

Youth

Intuition

Nature

Magickal Uses:

Money Spells

Herbal Magick

Garden Magick

Luck drawing

Faerie magick

Plant magick

Money drawing

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Empress

The Lovers

The Hermit 

Justice 

Death

Element: Earth

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Venus

Mercury

Aquarius

Cancer

Associated Chakra: Heart

Week Day correspondence: Thursday

Direction: North 

Blue

Symbolizes:

Communication

Focus

Forgiveness

Truth

Patience 

Harmony

Wisdom

Thoughtfulness 

Youthfulness

Creativity

Healing

Organization

Peace

Justice

Tranquility

Magickal uses:

Removing Bad Vibrations

Astral projection

Water element

Emotional Work

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The High Priestess

The Emperor 

The Hanged Man

Death

Temperance 

Element: Water 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Jupiter

Moon

Virgo

Capricorn

Aquarius 

Pisces 

Associated Chakra: Throat 

Week Day correspondence: Thursday 

Direction: West 

Purple

Symbolizes:

Wisdom

Power

Wealth

Prophecy 

Magickal Uses:

Contact with spirits

Good fortune

Prophetic visions

Meditation

Divination

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Heirophant 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Mercury 

Saturn

Capricorn 

Jupiter

Gemini

Sagittarius 

Associated Chakra: Brow

Week Day correspondence: Wednesday + Thursday

Direction: East

Pink

Symbolizes:

Love

Compassion

Friendship

Romance

Intimacy 

Emotions

Self Love

Calming

Harmony

New Beginnings

Honor

Magical Uses:

Brings forth new beginnings

Attracts romance

Attracts new friendship

Encourages self love

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Empress

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Venus influencing Mars

Week Day correspondence: Friday 

Direction: South

Red

Symbolizes:

Passion

Anger

War

Strength

Conflict

Fire element

Healing

Inspiration

Bravery

Courage

Strength

Ambition

Leadership

Confrontation

Combat

Mercy

Magickal Uses:

Helps find love

Fire Element Work

Purification

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Emperor 

The Tower

Judgement 

Element: Fire 

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Aries

Scorpio

Mars influencing Saturn

Associated Chakra: Root

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday 

Direction: South

Orange

Symbolizes:

Creativity

Intellect

Justice

Kindness

Harvest

Strength

Joy

Ambition

Pride

Courage

Prosperity

Attraction

Kinship

Spirit

Abundance

Magickal Uses:

Business success

Spirit communication

Relieves Depression

Correspondence to the Major Arcana:

The Lovers 

The Wheel of Fortune

The Sun

Element: Fire

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Sun

Leo

Sagittarius 

Associated Chakra: Sacral 

Week Day correspondence: Tuesday + Wednesday

Direction: South 

Yellow

Symbolizes:

Happiness

Success

Learning

Memory

Concentration

Inspiration

Imagination

Charm

Confidence

Air element

Will

Trust

Creativity

Communication

Summer

Improves balance

Friendship

Self-Esteem

Vitality

Beauty

Power

Learning

Magickal Uses: 

Sun Magick

Increases productivity

Heightens Self-Esteem

Psychic Endeavors

Correspondences to the Major Arcana:

The Fool

The Magician 

Strength

The Sun

Element: Air

Planetary and Astrological Correspondences:

Mercury 

Taurus

Libra

Associated Chakra: Solar-Plexus 

Week Day correspondence: Sunday

Direction: East

Sources: Witchipedia.com, spiritenterprise.com

May the Moon Light your path!

Moonlight Academy  

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Poisonous Plants

Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna): Also known as banewort, devil’s berries, death cherries, but is most commonly known as deadly nightshade. The name Atropa is said to be derived from the Greek Goddess, Atropis. Who is one of the three fates.  Belladonna is supposedly the most poisonous plant in the eastern hemisphere. Although it is poisonous, deadly nightshade also has a few medicinal uses, it was used as a pain reliever, muscle relaxer, and an anti-inflammatory. Belladonna means ‘pretty woman’ in Italian. In German legends it is said to be the plant that belonged to the devil himself, who tends to it all year long except for when he is preparing himself for the witches sabbats. Belladonna is also mentioned in Scottish mythology when MacBeth’s soldiers poisoned an entire army of Danes by mixing deadly nightshade into liquor where it was offered to them at a truce. It is also associated with psych exploration as well as with hallucinations. Although it is not recommended to modern practitioners as it could easily kill you.               

Monkshood (Aconitum): Also known as aconite, monkshood, devil’s helmet, and wolf’s bane. Is most commonly used in Chinese medicine and Hindu traditional Medicine. In Greek mythology Medea attempted to poison Theseus with a cup of wine poisoned by Monkshood. “Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.” -Wiccan Rede. Used to bring protection and magickal watchfulness against negative entities during rituals. Was used to poison arrow tips in early times. Wolfsbane can also be used to invoke Hecate. You can use this herb (with great caution!) to consecrate your athame. Used also in spells involving psych and spiritual enhancements as well as money friendship and love spells.                                                                                           

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum): In ancient Greek Hemlock was used to poison prisoners. All of the parts of hemlock is poisonous. This plant is sacred to Hecate. This herb is used for magickal work involving astral projection and for puryfing rituals for you sacred knife or sword.                                                                                                   

Foxglove (Digitalis): Foxglove is very dangerous if misused. Foxglove has a long history of treating heart and kidney problems as well as treating aconite and edema poisoning. There is an old saying about foxglove it goes: “It can raise the dead and it can kill the living.”   Scandinavian legend says that faeries taught foxes to ring foxglove bells to warn each other of approaching hunters. Dew collected on can be used in ritual to communicate with faeries. (Do not inhale the smoke if you decide to burn it) The leaves of foxgloves are said to break faerie enchantments. Plant foxgloves to welcome faeries. Wherever they are placed they will get visits from fae. If you carrie foxglove you will attract faeries.      

            Deadly Nightshade

             Monkshood

              Poison Hemlock

                   Foxglove

Disclaimer: All of these plants are extremely deadly. Use at your own risk. 

Sources: Wikipedia, paganwiccan.about.com, earthwitchery.com, alchemy-works.com, witchipedia.com.

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Absolutely love this friggin' movie. It's one of my faves.

The Lost Boys (1987)

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Harry Styles Smut Fan Fic

Harry grabbed Madison's arm and pulled her against him. His green eyes were dark, cruel. His lips tipped up into a devilish smile.

"You have a big mouth, " he whispered, his breath was hot against her face.

"You can pretend to hate it, but I know it turns you on, Harry, " Madison taunted.

He grabs a fist full of her and presses his mouth against hers. The kiss was was hot, wet and hungry.

Harry bit down onto her bottom as he lifted her dress.

His fingers soon found a way between her legs. Without any warning, he slipped two fingers inside of her and she gasped into his mouth.

"You're already so wet for me, " Harry teased, rhythmically pushing his long, skillful fingers inside of her.

Madison couldn't speak, instead, she weakly nodded. She was going to come very soon if he continued to torture her.

"You're my slut, " he whispered and kissed her once again.

His tongue ran over hers before he quickly pulled away.

"Come for me, " he commanded in a husky voice.

And she came at his command. Her heart beat fast, and she weakly leaned against Harry for support.

And she knew then, no one would ever be able to fuck her the way he did.